The Review

The hidden side of education: Teachers experience stress while ensuring students receive a high-quality education

Annie Jones, Copy Editor • January 8, 2022

Sergios Paschalis typically spends eight hours at school, walking home at 3:35 p.m. After a short break, he spends the next four or five hours grading and preparing materials for future classes. The past two years, Covid has also exacerbated feelings of stress among teachers.

The mental side of sports: Athletes develop ways to maintain a positive mindset

Serina Yan and Mia Hong • January 8, 2022

Mental health among athletes is often a forgotten aspect of sports. While competing, student-athletes encounter performance anxiety and recruitment pressures. Many also struggle to maintain a healthy balance between their sleep schedules, social lives, academics and sports.

Students Against Stigma spreads awareness about mental health

Aleena Gilani and Johnathon Li • January 8, 2022

Founded in 2019, the Students Against Stigma club aims to spark conversation and break the stigma surrounding mental health. They hope to build an environment where students can talk openly about their experiences without facing judgment.

SJS parents host Breakthrough Houston’s trivia event, students volunteer as teaching assistants

Arjun Maitra, Staff Writer • November 15, 2021

On Oct. 21, 235 Houstonians, including several from the St. John’s community, gathered on the outdoor patio of the Armadillo Palace for a game of trivia. The event celebrated Breakthrough Houston, a tuition-free educational program for high achieving but under-resourced students.

Upper School students tutor refugee children, host Summer Express on Zoom

James Li, Staff Writer • September 16, 2021

In 2006, sophomores Laynie Johnson (‘08) and Johnny Leader (‘08) sought to bridge the gap in academic achievement between wealthy and low-income children. This June, Summer Express was held over Zoom due to COVID, and tutors worked with a total of 28 kids.